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HIV Counseling & Testing

The CDC recommends testing for HIV as a routine part of medical care for all persons ages 13-64 (HIV testing should be routine for people over aged 64 as well if you are sexually active or if you share needles to inject drugs). If you engage in higher risk behaviors (unprotected sex or share needles to inject drugs) it is best to be tested every three to six months. The sooner that a person finds out that they are HIV positive, the less likely they are to pass along the infection to others. In fact, 21% of all people living with HIV in the US are unaware of their infection. In addition, that 21% of the population is estimated to be responsible for transmitting over 50% of all new cases of HIV. If you do test positive for HIV there are resources available to help you get on medications and keep you healthy. Testing positive for HIV is no longer a death sentence, but it will require you to take care of yourself and to strictly follow the directions of your medical provider.

HIV Counseling & Testing by The Consortium

HIV Testing is provided by The Consortium at two Walgreens locations in Wilmington. This FREE counseling and testing is available as follows:

What is Opt-Out HIV Testing?
On June 27, 2012 Governor Jack Markell signed Senate Bill 162 in to law, providing for routine HIV opt-out testing. SB 162 implements the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that HIV testing should be part of the standard battery of medical tests and removes the need for written consent for an HIV test. The bill preserves the opportunity for patients to decline the testing as with most other medical tests. For more information about the bill please visit the following links: Delaware Health & Social Services and News.Delaware.Gov

HIV Testing Locations in Delaware
The following agencies offer HIV testing. In most cases, HIV testing is free. However, you should check with the agency first to be sure and to find out their hours for testing. You can also call the Delaware AIDS Hotline at 800-422-0429 to find the site closest to you.

State Agencies

Location

Telephone

Adams State Service Center (Georgetown)

Georgetown

302-856-5225

Porter State Service Center

Wilmington

302-577-3521

Shipley State Service Center

Seaford

302-628-2006

Milford State Service Center

Milford

302-424-7130

Williams State Service Center

Dover

302-857-5150

Pyle State Service Center

Frankford

302-628-2000

Community-Based Organizations

VA Medical Center (For Veterans only)

Wilmington

302-944-2511 or 800-461-8262

AIDS Delaware

Wilmington

302-652-6776

Beautiful Gate Outreach Center

Wilmington

302-472-3002

Brandywine Counseling

Wilmington

302-655-9880

CAMP Safe (CAMP Rehoboth)

Rehoboth

302-227-5620

Christiana Care – HIV Community Program

Wilmington

302-255-1300

Christiana Care – HIV Community Program (Sussex)

Georgetown

302-933-3420

Christiana Care – Women’s Health (HIV Screening)

Newark

302-733-6510

Christiana Care – Women’s Health (HIV Screening)

Wilmington

302-428-4414

Christiana Care – Women’s Health (HIV Screening)

Middletown

302-733-6510

Delaware HIV Consortium (by appt.)

Wilmington

302-654-5471

Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

Wilmington

302-655-6187

Kent Sussex Community Services

Dover

302-735-7790

La Red Health Center

Georgetown

302-855-1233

La Red Health Center

Seaford

302-628-7752

Latin American Community Center (Spanish-speaking)

Wilmington

302-655-7338

Planned Parenthood (sliding scale fee)

Wilmington

302-655-7296

Planned Parenthood (sliding scale fee)

Dover

302-678-5200

Planned Parenthood (sliding scale fee)

Newark

302-731-7801

For more information about these locations, general testing procedures, or to access other testing sites across the country, click here.